Below are recent articles from
ANA-Ohio News Journal, the official publication of the American Nurses Association Ohio.
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Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing
Editorial This edition of the ANA-Ohio News Journal focuses on technology, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing. Throughout the journal, you will find articles addressing considerations when developing strategies to implement AI…
Create the Future
President’s Message Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN Several years ago, while in my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the Frances…
ANA-Ohio Policy Influencers Bootcamp: From Concept to Reality
The question nagged at me as I lay awake one night: How can we provide nurses with the tools they need to be lifelong…
Smarter Every Shift: Developing a Nursing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy That Clicks
Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of this transformative…
AI and I: A Nurse’s Guide to Tech That Won’t Replace the Why
From the moment I first heard of artificial intelligence (AI), I didn’t immediately connect it to nursing or healthcare. But it quickly became clear—AI…
Journey to Care: Insights from Second Degree Nursing Graduates
As a graduate from a second-degree nursing program, I am a firm believer that accelerated nursing programs offer a unique opportunity for individuals to…
Report of the ANA Membership Assembly
ANA-Ohio was well represented at the 2025 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly (MA) meeting, held in Washington, D.C., June 26 -28. President Becky…
Beyond Bedside Skills: The Educator’s Role in Cultivating a Culture of Self-Care
Introduction Nursing is a profession defined by compassion, commitment, and clinical excellence. However, beneath these virtues lies an unspoken culture that often equates self-sacrifice…
Social Media in Healthcare: Opportunities and Obstacles
The increasing prevalence of social media in healthcare has significantly changed how individuals acquire and understand health-related information. Unfortunately it also becomes a frequent…
Wellness and the Environment: Caring for Oneself and the Planet
“What is good for your health is good for the planet” (Hoelscher, 2021). For nurses, this statement becomes evident through daily behaviors that simultaneously…
Professional Quality of Life and Self-Care in Nursing Faculty
Nursing faculty shortages restrict the number of applicants nursing schools can admit at a time when the need for registered nurses is growing (American…
A Day in the Life of Nurse Residents
As Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residents (PBRNR) employed by the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, we entered this 12-month residency program with no…
Empowering Nurses: Bridging Self-Care, Wellness, and Public Policy
Over the winter months, I was worried how new administration would impact nurses and healthcare. Years ago, my therapist advised me to…
Get Ready to Create: ANA-Ohio’s 2025 Annual Conference
The American Nurses Association – Ohio (ANA-Ohio) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Annual Conference, themed “Celebrate, Collaborate, Create”, taking place on…
Nurse Well-Being
Fall is an exciting time of year for ANA-Ohio: it’s the season when members, ANA-Ohio leadership, and guests come together for the…
Nursing Power Can Change the World
Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN This past June, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) held its 2025 Congress in Helsinki,…
Leading with Appreciation: Celebrating Nurses Throughout the year
National Nurses Week and National Nurses Day weren’t always dedicated days of recognition in nursing. It took decades of advocacy to establish…
Becoming a Fellow: Its Importance and Why It Matters
The designation of ‘Fellow’ in a professional organization represents a prestigious recognition of significant accomplishments, leadership, and measurable impact on the profession.…
Publications and Communications (PCOM) Committee Report
Committee Members Yvonne Smith, PhD, APRN-CNs (Chair and News Journal Co-Editor Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC®, (Vice Chair and News…
Public Policy Committee Report
Committee Members Jan Lanier, JD, RN (Chair) Naomi House, MSN, RN, PMH-BC (Chair Elect) Kay Ball PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN…
Professional Practice Committee Report
Committee Members Kaitlyn Kolcun, DNP, APRN-CNS, RN, AGCNS-BC, CNE (Chair) Susan Brammer, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN Rachel Cooke, MSN RN CVRN-BC Raya…
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Is It Really an Ethical Dilemma?
One day, I witnessed a colleague engaging in unsafe and unprofessional behavior. The colleague repeatedly documented that a wound dressing had been changed even though it hadn’t actually. At that time, I believed I was facing an ethical dilemma because…
We cannot carry this alone: The case for ancillary support in nursing
Burnout in high-acuity care is well documented. Emotional suppression, compassion fatigue, and moral distress can fracture even the most resilient clinicians. But ancillary support systems—when fully empowered—protect both patients and staff. They aren’t “extras.” They’re essential.
Dress for success: Wound dressing basics
Some nurses find wound dressing selection intimidating and frustrating. Businesswire estimates that more than 5,000 wound care products exist in the United States, in a myriad of shapes and sizes, each designed to address different wound characteristics and stages of…
Nursing-led M&M conferences
The implementation of nursing-led morbidity and mortality conferences (NMMCs) in our neonatal intensive care unit emerged after experiencing several adverse patient outcomes and identifying nursing knowledge gaps related to certain diagnoses. With the goal of improving the quality of nursing…
Is It Really an Ethical Dilemma?
One day, I witnessed a colleague engaging in unsafe and unprofessional behavior. The colleague repeatedly documented that a wound dressing had been…
We cannot carry this alone: The case for ancillary support in nursing
Burnout in high-acuity care is well documented. Emotional suppression, compassion fatigue, and moral distress can fracture even the most resilient clinicians. But…
Dress for success: Wound dressing basics
Some nurses find wound dressing selection intimidating and frustrating. Businesswire estimates that more than 5,000 wound care products exist in the United…
Nursing-led M&M conferences
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